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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.32, 12,921.39 and 5,825.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.32, 12,921.39 and 5,825.88 is: 8,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.32 : 12,921.39 = 5,825.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.32/12,921.39 = 5,825.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.32x = 12,921.39 × 5,825.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.32x = 75,278,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,278,467.57/9,360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.30

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